International Harvester 1968–1974 Steering recall
Recalled August 24, 1977 · NHTSA recall 77V127000 · International Harvester
Remedy
DEALER WILL REPLACE OR MODIFY THE CENTER STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE THE YOKE BOLTS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Units
76,000 units
Description
ON THE INVOLVED VEHICLES, THE BOLTS WHICH SECURE THE INTERMEDIATE (CENTER) STEERING COLUMN SHAFT TO THE UNIVERSAL JOINT YOKES MAY LOOSEN AND WEAR. FAILURE OF THE BOLTS COULD CAUSE SUDDEN SEPARATION OF THE STEERING SHAFT.
What to do
DEALER WILL REPLACE OR MODIFY THE CENTER STEERING SHAFT AND REPLACE THE YOKE BOLTS, WITHOUT CHARGE.
Product
International Harvester CO4050A · International Harvester CO4070A · International Harvester CO4090A · International Harvester CO7044A · International Harvester COF4050A · International Harvester COF4070A · International Harvester COF4090A
Manufacturer(s)
INTERNATIONAL TRUCK & ENGINE CORPORATION
Source: U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. Official recall notice on nhtsa.gov →